Stewart, Clyde 5 Mar 1901 - 9 Nov 1973 OH 15 Nov 1973 p6
[Note: Son of George Cyrus & Gertie B. (Barnhart) Stewart;]
Spokane - Clyde Stewart, 72, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of the Spokane community, died last Friday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. Survivors are three brothers, Otis, Norwalk, Calif.; Chester, Reeds Spring and Bill, Modesto, Calif. and two sisters. Mrs. Hazel Mease, Reeds Spring and Mrs. Mollie Roberts, Spokane, with whom he resided.
Stewart, Commodore Eugene 1 Jan 1929 - 22 Dec 2011 SN-L 25 Dec 2011
[Note: Son of Carl Raymond & Gladys Ruth (Rantz) Stewart]
Commodore Eugene Stewart, 82, Spokane. Arrangements: Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
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Stewart, Commodore Eugene 1 Jan 1929 - 22 Dec 2011 CCH-N 28 Dec 2011
Commodore Eugene Stewart, 82, of Spokane, died Dec. 22, 2011. He was born Jan. 1, 1929, in Spokane, the son of Carl and Gladys (Rantz) Stewart. He graduated from Spokane High School. He loved the Spokane community and the many friends he had there. He retired from Yellow Freight Systems, and was a member of the Teamsters Union. He enjoyed his horses, was a member of the Highlandville Saddle Club, a member of Solomon Lodge No. 271 in Springfield and was a 32nd degree member of the Scottish Rite, Valley of Joplin. Survivors include: Five children, Stan Stewart and wife Carolyn, Fenton, Missouri, Gary L. Stewart and Michael D. Stewart, both of Springfield, Ronda Skinner and husband Kurt, Arnold, Missouri, and Cathy L. Stewart, Springfield. Five grandchildren, Ryan Stewart, Ramsey Stewart, Raeanna Skinner, Karalyn Skinner, and Katelyn Stewart; two brothers, J.R. Stewart, Stan Stewart; one sister, Dorothy Petrini; nieces and nephews; and four young friends he thought so much of, Brice, Brandi, Brent and Zac. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Dec. 27, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery. Visitation was 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 26 in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to OTM Serenity Horse Rescue in care of the funeral home.
Stewart, Cora Ellen (Stinton) 14 Feb 1881 - 12 May 1952 CCR 15 May 1952
[Note: Daughter of John T. & Martha Jane (Loe) Stinson; married 1 Jan 1898 Thomas Clinton Stewart 20 Oct 1874 - 8 Sep 1945]
Mrs. Cora Ellen Stewart was born on February 14, 1881, in Graham county, KS, daughter of , and passed away at her home in Ozark on May 12, 1952. She attended school at Florence CO, and came to Taney county, MO with her parents at an early age. On New Year’s day 1898, she was united in marriage to Thomas Clinton Stewart, who preceded her in death on September 8, 1945. To this union were born seven children, one of whom Kenneth Stewart preceded his mother in death. In addition to the seven children Mr. and Mrs. Stewart reared Roger Amos. More than 35 years ago Mrs. Stewart was baptized and became a member of the Church of Christ. She was an active member of the Ozark Church of Christ at the time of her death. Surviving her are three sons, A. C. “Bud” Stewart of Republic, Clifford Stewart of Chestnut Ridge and Frank “Jack) Stewart “of Spokane; three daughters, Mrs. Sadie Huff and Mrs. Merle Blansit of Chestnut Ridge and Mrs. Mary Lee Sharp of Springfield; three brothers, George Stinson of Los Angeles, CA, Frank Stinson of Fresno, CA, and John Stinson of Parsons, KS; twenty grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon in the Spokane school auditorium with James Baysinger of the Church of Christ officiating. Burial was in the Spokane Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Stewart, Cordelia Merle (Bass) 12 Aug 1901 - 1 Jan 1979 OH 4 Jan 1979 p3
[Note: Daughter of William Calvin & Nancy Elizabeth (Simmons) Bass; married 9 Dec 1923 Roy Ross "Doc" Stewart 6 Dec 1900 - 8 Jun 1994]
Mrs. Merle Stewart, 77, Spokane, died at 12:45 a.m. Monday at her home after an illness of several weeks, She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Spokane. Survivors include her husband, Roy R.; three sons, Donald R., Spokane, the Rev. Joe Bill Stewart, Route 1, Galena and Roy Home, Kennewick, Wash.; four daughters, Mrs. Lola Madden and Mrs. Imogene Ellingsworth, both of Highlandville, Miss Mellie E. Stewart of the home and Mrs. Lorene Argie, Warsaw; a brother, James S. Bass, Reeds Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Vessette and Mrs. Nannie Hilton, both of Spokane; 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Harris of Ozark will announce arrangements.
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Stewart, Cordelia Merle (Bass) 12 Aug 1901 - 1 Jan 1979 OH 4 Jan 1979 p11
We would like to thank each one for the visits, prayers, cards, flowers, food and every kindness was shown during the illness and death of our wife and mother, May God bless each one. The Roy Stewart Family.
Stewart, Crystal B. (Suedekum) 21 Nov 1910 - 2 Jan 2005 SN-L 5 Jan 2005
[NoteL Daughter of Albert E. & Leola (Myers) Suedekum; married Arnie C. Stewart]
Crystal B. Stewart, age 94, died on January 2, 2005, in Round Rock, Texas. She was born on November 21, 1910, on a homestead in Baca County, Colorado, to Albert E. Suedekum and Leola Myers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnie C. Stewart, after 62 years of marriage; brother, Alva Suedekum; sister, Mabel Krieger; and great-grandson, Zachary Creel. She is survived by son, Gordon A. Stewart and wife, Frances of Wichita Falls, Texas; daughter, Norma L. Creel and husband, William of Round Rock, Texas; grandchildren, Thomas and Susan Stewart, Christine Creel, Paul Creel and wife, Christine and family; great-grandson, Anthony Creel; and two sisters, Alberta Williams and Julia Simmons. Crystal was a long time resident of the Republic community, was multi-talented and creative, writing a newspaper column for the Republic Monitor for many years. Crystal wrote poetry, made and exhibited crafts, quilts, and canned goods at local fairs in the Ruston, Louisiana, community where she and A.C. moved and lived until his death in 1992. She then moved to Texas near her daughter. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2005, at 10 a.m. at the chapel of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte with Dr. Bruce Hayes officiating. Burial will follow in Spokane Cemetery. Visitation will be held today from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Stewart, Delbert Nelson 7 Jan 1918 - 19 Dec 1955 CCR 22 Dec 1955 p4
[Note: Son of Alonzo “Lonnie” & Mary L. (Holt) Stewart]
Funeral services for Delbert Nelson Stewart, 37, who died December 10, were held Wednesday afternoon at the Spokane Church. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Most of his life he spent in the Spokane community and he received his education in the Spokane schools and at Drury College in Springfield. At an early age he became a member of the Presbyterian Church in Reeds Spring and always showed an interest in religious activities. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Stewart of Spokane; two sisters, Mrs. Neal Payne of Ozark and Mrs. Melvin Patrick of Spokane; one brothers, Noel Stewart of Spokane; other relatives and friends.
Stewart, Della Myrtle (Gray) 4 Mar 1888 - Oct 1972 CCR 26 Oct 1972 p6
[Note: Daughter of Leander A. & Sarah Leona (Moore) Gray; married James Elmer Stewart 1889 - 1936]
Another death which grieves many friends and relatives here is that of Mrs. Della Stewart of Stockton, California, a former resident here. Funeral services will be held this Monday afternoon in Marsh Chapel, with interment in Roller Cemetery. Surviving are two sons, Fred and Frank; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Singer and Mrs. Cleta Bumgarner, all of California; a brother, Roy Gray; two sister, Mrs. Bess Bloomer of Rogersville and Mrs. Eva Beasley of California; 14 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Mrs. Stewart was the mother of the late Lionel Stewart.
Stewart, Elnora (Frazier) 25 Jan 1929 – 17 Nov 1994 CCH-N 23 Nov 1994
[Note: Daughter of William F. & Ruth E. (Mapes) Frazier; married 10 Mar 1950 William Glen Stewart]
Elnora Stewart, 65, Chestnutridge, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 1994, in Cox Medical Center South. She was born Jan. 25, 1929, in El Reno, Okla., the daughter of William and Ruth Mapes Frazier. She lived for several years in California, returning to this area in 1945. On March 10, 1950, she was united in marriage to William Glen Stewart. She was a member of New Haven General Baptist Church, Chestnutridge. She was preceded in death by her parents; and five brothers, Eldon, Alfred, Ernest, Lee, and Robert Frazier. Survivors include her husband, Glen; a brother, Everett Frazier, California; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Sunday, Nov. 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Maxine Lund and Rev. Freeda Holt officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery.
Stewart, Elva Mae (Glidewell) 2 Oct 1906 - 10 Dec 1991 OH 19 Dec 1991
[Note: Daughter of Jesse James & Dora Jane (McMullin) Glidewell; married 11 Apr 1924 William Hugh Stewart]
Elva Mae Glidewell Stewart, 85, Billings, died at 8:17 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 10, 1991. A half-century resident of Billings, the Christian County native was born Oct. 2, 1906 in Cassidy, now in the Fremont Hills area. She was married to William Hugh Stewart April 11, 1924. She was active in Billings First Baptist Church choir and Sunday School, Billings and Republic Senior Adult programs, garden and farm clubs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dora Jane McMullin and Jesse James Glidewell; her husband, June 11, 1970; one son, W. Loren, March 13, 1982; her brothers, Johnny and Hubert Glidewell; and her sisters, Elsie Glidewell and Alta Bell Wheat. She is survived by one son, Floyd Harold and his wife, Mildred, Billings; one daughter-in-law, Kay Stewart of Springfield; five grandsons, Gary W. and Barbara Stewart, Highlandville; R. Dean and Gail, Florissant; Jerry Loren and Patty, Springfield; F. Kent and Jean, Joplin; and Steven D. and Donna, Springfield; 12 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial services were held Saturday at Billings First Baptist with burial at the IOOF Cemetery, Marionville. Pastor Tim Blankenship and the Rev, Garry W. Stewart officiating. Services were under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home of Billings.
Stewart, Emma May (Brookshire) 4 May 1888 - 1 Nov 1926 CCR 12 Nov 1926 p1
[Note: Daughter of John Fowler & Nancy Ellen (Cole) Brookshire; married 9 Sep 1906 Isiah “Bud” Stewart 13 Apr 1881 - 15 Apr 1966]
Funeral services were held at Spokane, Tuesday afternoon, November 2nd at 1:00 p.m. for Mrs. Emma Stewart of Picher, Oklahoma, who died November 1st. The deceased professed faith in Christ in 1920 and was a faithful companion and loving mother. She leaves her companion, eight children, two grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. The deceased was sick for nine weeks with typhoid fever and bore her sickness patiently. “For he spake and it was done: He commanded and it stood fast.”
Stewart, Estelle O. (Hutchison) 31 Oct 1895 - 1 Nov 1982 OH 4 Nov 1982 p9
[Note: Daughter of William Henry & Minnie ( ) Hutchison; on 1910 Polk Co census with sisters Muriel, Fair, Willa, Ella & Ora & brothers Herman & Aaron, but at top of a page in census with no connection to people at end of previous page; father‘s death certificate and 1900 census spell name Hutcheson, but online records spell it Hutchison, and the obit says Hutchinson]
Services for Estelle O. Hutchinson Stewart, 87, Walnut Grove, were held Nov. 3 in Wilson-Brim-Daniel Funeral Chapel in Walnut Grove with the Revs. Bill Whitehead and Hurely Shortt officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Walnut Grove. Mrs. Stewart died Nov., 1 in Mount Vernon Park Care Center in Springfield after a long illness. Survivors include a son, Bill, Bolivar; four daughters, Mrs. Fern Holt and Mrs. Maxine Brown, both of Bolivar; Mrs. June Freeman, Sparta and Mrs. Dale Lemmon, Walnut Grove; two foster daughters, Mrs. Fae Prosser, Chicago, Ill. and Mrs. Beth Boswell, Springfield; two brothers, Arron Hutchinson, Bolivar and Everett Hutchinson, state of California; 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
Stewart, Ethel 1928 - Nov 2010 SN-L 6 Nov 2010
Ethel Stewart, 82, Ozark. Arrangements: Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Stewart, Ethel Ellen (Walker) 15 Jun 1928 - 4 Nov 2010 CCH-N 10 Nov 2010
[Note: Daughter of Edward & Nima (Henslee) Walker; married Clarence H. Stewart 6 Apr 1921 - 5 Jan 2002]
Ethel Ellen Stewart, 82, of Ozark, died Nov. 4, 2010, at The Maples in Springfield, after a long illness with cancer. She was born to Edward and Nima (Henslee) Walker on June 15, 1928, at Chadwick. Ethel lived most of her life in Ozark. Ethel is survived by a daughter, Judy Workman and husband Michael, Ozark; stepson Clarence (Ed) Stewart and wife Marilyn of Smithville; grandchildren Mark Workman and his partner Marlin Martin of Springfield, Darin Workman of Ozark, Lori Stewart and Greg Stewart; great-grandchildren Brady and Ali Workman; great-great-grandson Denzil Workman; brother Vernie Walker and wife Josie of Strafford; sisters Orphie Hursh of Chadwick and Joan Bishop and husband Clinton of Springfield; several nephews, nieces and caring friends. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence H. Stewart, her parents, brothers Charles (Sam) Walker, Virgil Walker and a sister Dorothy Bilyeu. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Nov. 8 in Hopedale Cemetery. Visitation was held from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 7 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Stewart, Eva Lorene (Stufflebeam) 3 Oct 1919 - 28 Jan 1982 OH 4 Feb 1982 p5
[Note: Daughter of George & Edith ( ) Stufflebeam - Buchanan Co MO; married Melford Erva Stewart 1 May 1917 - 5 Apr 1993]
Services for Eva L. Stewart, 62, Ozark, were held Feb. 2 in Adams Chapel with the Rev. George Marsh officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. Mrs. Stewart died Jan. 28 in her home after apparently suffering a heart attack. Survivors include her husband, Melford; two sons, Steve, of the home and Melford, Jr., Corene, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. Sherry Marsh, Springfield, Mrs. Gwen Whitten, La Puenta, Calif., Mrs. Carolyn Brown, Anaheim, Calif. and Mrs. Wynonna Casteel, Pomona, Calif.; three brothers, Thomas Stufflebeam, Santa Barbara, Calif., Robert Stufflebeam, Bakersfield, Calif. and George Stufflebeam, Omaha, Neb.; a sister, Mrs. Mary Rose McCain, San Bernardino, Calif.; 19 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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Stewart, Eva L. (Stufflebeam) 3 Oct 1919 - 28 Jan 1982 OH 18 Feb 1982 pB9
Card of Thanks
I want to thank my neighbors for sending the flowers and all the food you sent over and to the Adams Funeral Home. Melford Stewart
Stewart, Floyd Harold 12 Apr 1927 - 20 Apr 2005 SN-L 21 Apr 2005
[Note: Son of William Hugh & Elva Mae (Glidewell) Stewart; married 30 Aug 1944 Mildred Delsena Hopkins]
Floyd Harold Stewart, Billings, 78 years and eight days young, a 60 year resident of Billings, Mo., Floyd was the second son of William Hugh and Elva Mae (Glidewell) Stewart. Floyd was born, 12 April, 1927, near Marionville, Mo., went home to be with the Lord Jesus on 20 April, 2005; educated in the Marionville Public Schools; served in the United States Air Force 1945 to 1946; a longtime employee of Kennedy Brick & Steel, Springfield, as a truck driver, times keeper, and yard supervisor (1946 to 1963); and business owner of Stewart's Phillips 66, Billings, (1963 to 1977). In his retirement he remained active mowing and a faithful caregiver/friend to Del. Floyd served the City of Billings as City Alderman, and practiced his belief of Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior through Southern Baptist ministries. He served in the First Baptist Church, Billings, for over 50 years, and for the last eight years, was a faithful active member at Morning Star Baptist Church near Crane, Mo. Floyd was married Wednesday afternoon, 30 August, 1944, in Springfield, Mo., to Mildred Delsena Hopkins, the daughter of the late Okley Israel and Minerva Ruth (Gent) Hopkins. Their home was built by love during a time of economic depression by Floyd, his dad, Hugh, and Delsena's dad, Oak. Three sons were born to this union. Family members surviving are Mildred Delsena, of the home; sons, Pastor Gary Wayne and Barbara Sue (Harter) of Billings, Rev. Ronald Dean and Gailene (Lane) of St. Louis, Mo., and Floyd Kent and Jean Ann (Halford) of Springfield; one granddaughter, Lauren of Ozark; seven grandsons, Randal of San Antonio, Texas, Patrick (Becky) of Ft. Smith, Ark., Timothy (Gretchen) of Shreveport, La., Kevin (Candice) of Edmond, Okla., Sean of Springfield, Christopher of Japan, and Gregory (Katie) of St. Louis; five great-granddaughters, Breana, Chelsea, and Megan of Springfield, and Abigail and Emma of Edmond, Okla.; three great grandsons, Benjamin, Shreveport, La., William "Will" of Fort Smith, Ark., and Samuel Patrick of Edmond, Okla.; two nephews, Jerry Loren and Steven Stewart of Springfield, Mo. His only sibling, Willard Loren of Springfield, preceded him in death. A celebration service of Floyd's life will be in the Morning Star Baptist church, south of Billings, on State Highway 413, at 7 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2005. Visitation with family and friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m., with private committal in the IOOF Cemetery, Marionville, Mo., later. Services and burial under direction of Meadors Funeral Home. The Billings chapel will be open at 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Friday for friends to call.
Stewart, Floyd Willard 20 May 1916 - 18 Jul 1934 CCR 19 Jul 1934 p1
[Note: Son of William T. “Willie” & Annie (Miller) Stewart]
Eighteen-year-old Chestnutridge boy meets death when gun accidentally discharges and bullet enters his body just below the heart – Alone when accident happens.
Floyd William Stewart, the 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Stewart of Chestnutridge was killed about noon Monday when a .22 cal. rifle accidentally discharged, the bullet entering the body just below the heart. Floyd had been working for his brother-in-law, Wayne Lindsey, and it was at the Lindsey home where the accident happened. Floyd was alone. As best the relatives can ascertain from habits and circumstances, Floyd had come to the house at noon for his dinner and, as had been his habit had taken off his shoes and laid down on a cot near the door for a rest, before eating his dinner which his sister had prepared and left on the table. Evidently while at rest he had heard something around the chicken house and arose and with rifle in hand started down the kitchen steps. He must have tripped, discharging the gun, as it was found near the steps. After being shot he made his way to the garage with the thought of going for help, as the body was found just inside the garage doors, one of the doors having been opened. The body was found by Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey when they returned home about 6 o’clock that evening.
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Stewart, Floyd Willard 20 May 1916 - 18 Jul 1934 CCR 19 Jul 1934 p2
Floyd Willard Stewart son of Willie and Anna Stewart was born May 29, 1915 and departed this life, July 16, 1934 at the age of 18 years, 1 month and 4 days. Besides his parents he leaves one sister, Mrs. Wayne Lindsey, one brother, Shelby of the home address his grandfather and many other relatives. Funeral services were held July 18 in the Spokane church by Rev. Estep at 4 p.m. with burial in the Spokane cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin.
Stewart, Frank 9 Jun 1869 - 31 Jul 1933 CCR 10 Aug 1933 p1
[Note: Son of John Thomas & Laura E. (Bradshaw) Stewart; married Lottie E. 1873 - ]
Prominent Easter Christian county farmer succumbs quickly to attack of acute indigestion and heart trouble -- brother of late Judge Stewart of Ava.
Friends of Frank Stewart who lived north of Sparta will be surprised to learn of his rather sudden and unexpected death which occurred on Monday, July 31, at his home three miles north of Sparta. Frank was ill but a short time. A few months prior to his death he suffered an attack of acute indigestion which affected the heart and he died the following Monday. He was 64 year old and is survived by the widow and two children, one son, Richard of Bridgewater, Iowa, and a daughter, Mrs. Harvey Cosby of Rogersville. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Ava. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the First Baptist church at Seymour with Revs. Goss and Tucker officiating. Burial was made in the cemetery at Seymour under the direction of T.B. Chaffin of Ozark and Otto Rathbun of Sparta. G.J. Vaughan supervised and conducted the Masonic services at the grave. Frank Stewart was a brother of the late Judge Stewart of Ava and had been admitted to the practice of law in Missouri, although he did not follow this profession in Christian county. His name appeared however in the published Bar Docket of the Christian county Circuit Court.
Stewart, Fred, Judge 16 Jan 1874 - 22 Dec 1931 CCR 24 Dec 1931 p1
[Note: Son of John Thomas & Laura E. (Bradshaw) Stewart; married Fannie]
Prominent Ava attorney, former judge of this Judicial District, passes away at his home in Ava Tuesday -- took ill in Ozark while attending court in September.
Judge Fred Stewart of Ava, former judge of the circuit court here, passed away at his home in Ava Tuesday. Judge Stewart took ill while attending court in Ozark in September and has gradually failed. The account of his death as given in the Wednesday Springfield Daily News is as follows: Funeral services for Fred Stewart Sr., 57, veteran attorney and judge known throughout Southwest Missouri for many years, who died at 12:30 Tuesday afternoon in his home at Ava, Mo., following a long illness, will be held at 1:30 Thursday afternoon in the family residence. The body will lie in state at the General Baptist church at Ava from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Good Hope cemetery. Judge Stewart suffered a third stroke of apoplexy several days ago and Monday fell into a stupor from which he failed to revive. He had been circuit judge for several terms, being succeeded upon his retirement by Judge Robert L. Gideon of Forsyth. Prior to his career on the bench he twice was prosecuting attorney of Douglas county and before that circuit clerk. He was prosecuting attorney at the same time that Grant Eslick, now of Springfield, was sheriff of the county. Mr. Eslick visited the dying man on Monday, but found his old friend too near death to recognize him. Judge Stewart was the father of Fred Stewart Jr., present Douglas county prosecuting attorney.
Stewart, Gary Ray 26 Feb 1942 - 13 Jul 1956 SL-P 14 Jul 1956
[Note: Son of Clarence H. & Velma Bernice (Crain) Stewart]
Electric Shock Fatal to Youth Cleaning Cistern
An electric shock from a short circuited water pipe in a cistern he was cleaning, instantly killed Gary Ray Stewart, 14, of Highlandville, about 6 p.m. yesterday. The boy and his grandfather, Ralph Stewart, 57, of Highlandville, were cleaning out a cistern at the Clifford Melton farm near Ozark. They were nearly finished when the charge, apparently caused by a short circuit in the pump house motor, ran down the pipe into the well and hit Gary Ray. When the grandfather tried to go down in the well to help the boy, he was jolted by the current several times before the electricity was turned off. Gary Ray was the son of Clarence Stewart, who recently moved to Springfield from Highlandville. His mother, Mrs. Thelma Bernice Stewart, died last August in the Mt. Vernon sanatorium. He had lived with his grandparents since that time. In addition to his parents and grandparents, the boy is survived by a brother, Clarence Edward Stewart of Highlandville. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Harris of Nixa. Saturday, July 14, 1956 Springfield, Mo. Leader- Press
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Stewart, Gary Ray 26 Feb 1942 - 13 Jul 1956 SL-P 15 Jul 1956
Funeral services for Gary Ray Stewart, 14, who was killed about 6 p.m. Friday by an electric shock while cleaning a motor-powered cistern, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Highlandville Baptist Church. The Rev. Jim Hilton will officiate. Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa. The youth lived in Highlandville with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stewart. His father, Clarence Stewart recently moved to Springfield. Sunday, July 15, 1956 Springfield, Mo. Leader-Press Contributed by Woody Franklin.
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Stewart, Gary Ray 26 Feb 1942 - 13 July 1956 CCR 19 Jul 1956 p.3
Gary Ray Stewart was born February 26, 1942 at Highlandville, the son of Clarence and Velma Stewart. Gary lived most of his life in the Highlandville and Spokane communities and graduated from Spokane grade school in 1956. He entered into rest July 13, 1956 at the age of 14 years, 4 months and 17 days. His mother passed away August 29, 1955. He is survived by his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stewart of Springfield; one brother, Clarence Edward Stewart of Highlandville; a step-sister, Judy; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stewart with whom he made his home at Highlandville; the maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown of Highlandville. Funeral services were held July 17 at 2:00 p.m. in the Highlandville Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Blevins and Jim Hilton officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Stewart, Gracie 1883 - 2 Aug 1900 CCR 16 Aug 1900
[Note: Daughter of C. J. & ? (Ray) Stewart]
Miss Gracie Stewart, daughter of C. J. Stewart, Ark., August 2d, 1900 of rheumatism of the heart. The body was laid to rest in the Patterson cemetery, seven miles south of Springfield, Friday after noon, Aug, 3d, She had been confined to her room most all the time since April with inflammatory rheumatism and went to Eureka Springs in hopes of regaining her health, but alas, for a short time seemed to grow better only to grow worse. The funeral was attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends to pay their last sad rite to dear Gracie. Her death was expected several days. Gracie was a bright, intelligent young lady for her age and was loved by all who knew her. She was seventeen years of age and leaves an affectionate father, stepmother, four brothers and two sisters to mourn her loss. She was a niece of J. W. Ray and Mrs. J. J. Bruton of Ozark. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of every one. No word from me will heal the wounded hearts of the fond father, mother, brothers and sisters. The home that was once so pleasant and happy by the bright darling is now stilled by death, the family that was once so happy and contented is now burdened with sorrow. No more will you see her sweet face or her loving voice. She had gone to meet mother and sister gone before. The day before she died, she said. “ I am going home. Mama is over there waiting for me. She is there, and I am going too.” She didn’t fear death but was perfectly resigned to the master’s will. She is not lost but only gone before. “No more you listen to heat Dear Gracie’s voice, so free No more is this cold friendless world She’ll sit inside your knee. Ye weep ‘tis well, for Jesus wept - “Twill be balm for your grief Yet through your fears the star of hope Will bring you sweet relief. A new made grave - a narrow bed. The cold and silent tomb - a Sweet face hidden from our sight. Within the depths of gloom. Soon withered leaves shall o’er it drift and soon the white wreathes snow, and over all in silent dirge The winter winds shall blow. She was beautiful and lovely While with you here below But a far more radiant beauty Now shines about her brow. Earth has not heard such music As now thrills her with a delight Eyes have not seen such beauties As have opened to her sight. Gone from the earth, yes, gone forever Yes streaming eyes now gaze in vain We shall ne’er hear her voice, no, never - Never more on earth again. Home is sad - Oh, God, how dreary Lonesome, lonely, every spot Listening for her voice, still weary Weary, for we hear it not. Dearest Gracie, how we’ll miss you When the evening shadows come And we gather round the fireside Of our sad and lonely home. O. I. B.
Stewart, Herb W. 5 Apr 1943 - 13 Oct 2004 SN-L 14 Oct 2004
[Note: married Kathy]
Herb W. Stewart, 61 years old, of Fremont Hills, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, after a short illness. He was born April 5, 1943, in Wichita Falls, Texas and was raised in St. Joseph, Mo. Herb graduated from Washburn University in Topeka, Kan. in 1967, and received his MBA from SMS in 1974. He had an entrepreneurial spirit, having started several successful businesses. He had a passion for golf and a love for singing. He will be forever known for his sense of humor and wit. His greatest love was being with his family. Herb is survived by his wife, Kathy; son, Tyler and wife, LeAnn, and their children, Trey, Tanner and Tavin, of Grapevine, Texas, and son Casey and wife, Hannah, of Yukon, Okla.; daughter, Courtney Nelson and husband Dean, and their children, Dylan and Cole, of North Richland Hills, Texas; daughter, Kelly Stewart; mother, Bonnie Murphy; sister, Barbara Reese; brother, Chuck Stewart; many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews; and Barney. Herb will be greatly missed by family and friends, but we know he's with his special father-in-law, Bill Rostine, whom he admired and loved. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, in Wesley United Methodist Church, 922 West Republic Road, with Rev. Rod Kelley and Rev. Bill Moore officiating, under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 922 W. Republic Road, Springfield, MO, 65807 or Ozark United Methodist Church, 1200 East McCracken, Ozark, MO, 65721.
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Stewart, Herb W. 5 Apr 1943 - 13 Oct 2004 CCH-N 20 Oct 2004 p8A
Herb W. Stewart, 61, Fremont Hills, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004 after a short illness. He was born April 5, 1943 in Wichita Falls, Texas and was raised in St. Joseph, Mo. Herb graduated from Washburn University in Topeka, Kan. In 1967 and received his MBA from SMS in 1974. He had an entrepreneurial spirit, having started several successful businesses. He had a passion for golf and a love for singing. He will be forever known for his wit and sense of humor. His greatest love was being with his family. Herb is survived by his wife, Kathy; son Tyler and wife LeAnn; and their children, Trey, Tanner and Tavin, Grapevine, Texas; and son Casey and wife Hannah of Yukon, Okla; daughter Courtney Nelson and husband Dean and their children, Dylan and Cole of North Richland Hills, Texas; daughter, Kelly Stewart; mother, Bonnie Murphy; sister, Barbara Reese; brother, Chuck Stewart; many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law; nieces and nephews and Barney. Memorial services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 in Wesley United Methodist Church, 922 West Republic Road, with the Rev. Rod Kelley and the Rev. Bill Moore officiating, under care of the Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 922 W. Republic Road, Springfield, Mo or Ozark United Methodist Church, 1200 East McCracken, Ozark, MO 55721.
Stewart, Henry W. 23 May 1841 - 8 Aug 1909 CCR 12 Aug 1909
[Note: Son of William & Martha ( ) Stewart; married 5 Oct 1865 Hattie M. Dean ? - 1866; married 1868 Debby Paterson]
At his home in Nixa, Mo. Aug 8, 1909, Henry W. Stewart aged 68 years, 2 months and 16 days. Mr. Stewart was born near Quincy, Ill. May 23rd, 1841 and was one of a family of 14. At the commencement of the Civil war he was working in Wisconsin and enlisted in the 33rd Wis. Vol Inft. He saw a great deal of hard service, taking part in the Red river campaign, the siege of Vicksburg, the battles of Tupelo and Nashville and the fighting around Mobile, also the campaign that resulted in the capture of Gen, Price. Shortly after his discharge, he was married to Hattie Dean who died in 1866, leaving a baby boy, Vinetti. In 1868, he married Debby Paterson and settled on a homestead in Stone Co., Mo., settling at his late home in 1878. He was the father of nine children of whom Vinette, Thomas H., Mrs. Nora McCauley, Bert, Mrs. Certie Atteberry and Roy survive, the other three having died in childhood; all were present at the funeral except Roy who is a member of Co. G. 21st Reg. now at Port Logan, Cal.; on the eve of departing for the Philippine Islands. At the age of 18, Mr. Stewart became a member of the Baptist church, which faith he held firmly through life, All who knew whom knew his influence was always on the side of progress, improvements and good government. Albert Goss.
Stewart, Hugh 1902 - 11 Jun 1970 CCR 18 Jun 1970 p8
[Note: married Eva]
Hugh Stewart, 67, of Billings, died at 8 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a short illness. Mr. Stewart was a farmer and former resident of the Marionville and Galena communities, He had resided at Billings since 1945. Survivors include his wife, Eva; two sons; Floyd Stewart of Billings and Loren Stewart of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Affentranger of Ontario, Calif., Mrs. May Allen of Chino, Calif. and Mrs, Nellie Halferty of Grover City, Calif.; two brothers, L. O. Stewart of Cucamonga, Calif. and Jim Stewart of Saint Francesville, La. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Billings Baptist Church with the Rev. Duane Trimble officiating. Burial was in Marionville IOOF Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Billings.
Stewart, Isiah Bud 13 Apr 1881 - 15 Apr 1966 CCR 21 Apr 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Milo & Tabitha ( ) Stewart]; married Emma May Brookshire 4 May 1888 - 1 Nov 1926]
Isiah Bud Stewart, 85, died at his home in Nixa Friday night. A retired farmer, Mr. Stewart had lived in the Nixa area most of his life, but at one time had lived in Pilcher, Okla. He was a member of the Baptist Church at Chestnut Ridge. Survivors are three sons, Richard, Ozark, John El Dorado, Kan. and Bill, Texarkana, Tex.; four daughters, Mrs. Mittie Ware, Nixa, Mrs. Belle Patrick, Galena, Mrs.. Roberts Holt, Norwalk, Calif. and Mrs. Shirley Pace, Pilcher, Okla; three brothers, Willie, Chestnut Ridge, Charles, Walnut Shade and Matt. Springfield; and 36 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church. The Rev. Paul Swadley officiated, and burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Paul Thomas of Pilcher, Okla.
Stewart, James Richard “Sandy” 21 Apr 1909 - 26 May 1979 OH 31 May 1979 p3
[Note: Son of Isiah Bud & Emma May (Brookshire) Stewart; married Clista Mabel Gill 14 Nov 1912 - 1 Jan 1994]
Services for Richard “Sandy” Stewart, 70, Route 1, Ozark, were held Tuesday in Adams Chapel with the Rev. Joe Dan Edwards officiating. Burial was in Schupbach officiating. Mr. Stewart died Saturday in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield after a short illness. Mr. Stewart was a lifelong resident of Christian County. Survivors include his wife, Clista; two sons, James Richard, Jr., LaBell and Dale, Cassville; four daughters, Mrs. Beulah Bryan and Mrs. Rita McCoy, both of Ozark and Mrs. Zelma Moore and Mrs. Lola Yates, both of Springfield; two brothers, Johnny, Ozark and Bill, Pitcher, Okla.; four sisters, Mrs. Mittie Ware and Mrs. Shirley Pace, Pilcher, Okla.; Mrs. Belle Patrick, Abesville and Mrs. Roberta Holt, Calimese, Calif.; 21 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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Stewart, James Richard “Sandy” 21 Apr 1909 - 26 May 1979 OH 7 Jun 1979 pB3
Words cannot express what’s in our hearts for all the flowers, cards, prayers, food and many acts of kindness shown us in the recent loss of our husband and father. TO Dean & Thelma Adams, the Bradford family & Rev. Joe Dan Edwards, our friends and neighbors. May God richly bless each of you. The family of James Richard “Sandy” Stewart.
Stewart, Janet Louise 28 Dec 1949 - 25 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977 p2
[Note: Daughter of L. W. & ? (?) Stewart]
GALENA - Taney County Deputy Sheriff Janet Louise Stewart, 27, Galena, died at 9:32 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield of a massive blood clot. She had been under treatment for her phlebitis and collapsed Thursday night while participating in a law enforcement seminar in Ozark. Miss Stewart was news director at KSOZ Radio at Point Lookout and a member of the Southwest Law Enforcement Communications Organization. After graduating from School of the Ozarks in 1953, she worked as program director and traffic director of KWTO-FM, Springfield. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Stewart, Galena; a brother, Lawrence of Highlandville; and two sisters, Kathy and Angela, both of the home. Arrangements will be announced by Cheatham-Stumpff of Galena.
Stewart, Jay C. 27 Aug 1883 - 2 Oct 1948 CCR 4 Nov 1948
[Note: Son of ? & ? (Garrison) Stewart; married 7 Apr 1907 Rhoda Ella Lee 28 Nov 1888 - 6 Dec 1978]
After an illness of more than two years, Jay C. Stewart of 2314 Finland Avenue, Stockton, Calif., passed away Saturday Night, October 2, 1948, in a Stockton hospital at the age of 65 years. Stewart is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ella R. Stewart; three sons, Gene, Rex, and Jay C. Stewart, Jr.; two daughters, Mrs. Lester Tillman and Mrs. Walter McCarthy, all of Stockton, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Witts and Mrs. W.F. Miller of Pueblo, Colo. He as a native of Christian county and resided in the county until 13 years ago when he and his family moved to Stockton, Calif., and lived there until his death. He was employed at the Marley Company Redwood Planing Mill until he became ill and had been hospitalized for the past month. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 6, 1948 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of B.C. Wallace and Son, Stockton, Calif. S.H. King officiated. Burial was in Park View cemetery in Stockton.
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Stewart, Jay C. 27 Aug 1883 - 2 Oct 1948 CCR 18 Nov 1948
J.C. Stewart, 65, died October 2 at his home in Stockton, Calif. Burial was in the cemetery near his home city. Survivors are Mrs. Stewart and five children, all of Stockton. The Stewart family moved from Christian county to California 12 years ago and has many relatives in the Sparta community.
Stewart, Jerry Lee 16 Jan 1939 - 16 Dec 2011 SN-L 18 Dec 2011
[Note: Son of Johnny R. & Doris Louise (Patty) Stewart; married 1 Jul 1965 Sharon Lynne Shelfer]
Jerry Lee Stewart, age 72, of Highlandville, passed away Friday, December 16, 2011. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial with full military honors will follow in Jones-Chastain Cemetery, south of Nixa. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
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Stewart, Jerry Lee 16 Jan 1939 - 16 Dec 2011 AdamsFH
Jerry Lee Stewart, age 72, of Highlandville, passed away Friday, December 16, 2011. He was born January 16, 1939, in Noel, the son of Johnny R. and Doris Louise (Patty) Stewart. On July 1, 1965, he and Sharon Lynne Shelfer were united in marriage. Jerry retired from the U. S. Air Force in 1972 after 20 years of service. He received a degree in electronics from Drury University. Jerry served as a Nixa Police Officer, and as a Christian County Deputy Sheriff. He also owned and operated a gas station and restaurant in Nixa. He was a member of the 65 Church in Spokane. Jerry was an avid fisherman and was a life member of the BASS Association. Survivors include: His wife, Lynn; three sons, Stephen Dean Stewart and wife Annie, Ozark, Jerry Lee Stewart Jr. and wife Shannon, Reeds Spring, and Michael Lynn Stewart, Highlandville; six grandchildren, Nicole Stewart, Stephen D. Stewart Jr, Shawna, Dakota, Colby, and Kiley Stewart; his mother, Doris Stewart, Nixa; a sister, Sue Scott and husband Bill, Nixa; two brothers, Dick Stewart and wife Barbara, Nixa, and Donald Stewart, Nixa; other relatives and many friends. His father, Johnny, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be 2:30 PM Tuesday, December 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Freddie McCoy officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Jones-Chastain Cemetery, south of Nixa. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Monday in the funeral home.
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Stewart, Jerry Lee 16 Jan 1939 - 16 Dec 2011 CCH-N 21 Dec 2011
Jerry Lee Stewart, 72, of Highlandville, died Dec. 16, 2011. He was born Jan. 16, 1939, in Noel, the son of Johnny R. and Doris Louise (Patty) Stewart. On July 1, 1965, he and Sharon Lynne Shelfer were united in marriage. Jerry retired from the U. S. Air Force in 1972 after 20 years of service. He received a degree in electronics from Drury University. Jerry served as a Nixa Police Officer, and as a Christian County Deputy Sheriff. He also owned and operated a gas station and restaurant in Nixa. He was a member of the 65 Church in Spokane. Jerry was an avid fisherman and was a life member of the BASS Association. Survivors include: His wife, Lynn; three sons, Stephen Dean Stewart and wife Annie, Ozark, Jerry Lee Stewart Jr. and wife Shannon, Reeds Spring, and Michael Lynn Stewart, Highlandville; six grandchildren, Nicole Stewart, Stephen D. Stewart Jr, Shawna, Dakota, Colby, and Kiley Stewart; his mother, Doris Stewart, Nixa; a sister, Sue Scott and husband Bill, Nixa; two brothers, Dick Stewart and wife Barbara, Nixa, and Donald Stewart, Nixa; other relatives and many friends. His father, Johnny, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Dec. 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Freddie McCoy officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Jones-Chastain Cemetery, south of Nixa. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 19 in the funeral home.
Stewart, Jesse Charles 29 Jan 1948 - 8 Oct 1968 CCR 10 Oct 1968 p1
[Note: Son of Leon Gilford & Walcie May (Lewis) Stewart; married 30 Mar 1968 Teresa Irene Coffer]
Spokane Resident Gunshot Victim
Jesse Charles Stewart, 20 of Spokane died in the emergency room at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield at 8:35 p.m. Tuesday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Stewart, reportedly despondent recently, stopped at the home of a brother, Sammy Lee Stewart, also of Spokane, about 6:45 p.m. Tuesday evening, where he borrowed a .30.06 rife on the pretext of cleaning it. He walked outside with the weapon, turned to his brother and said, “I’m going to kill myself.” It was reported to State Patrol Sgt. Edward Ferguson. He pointed the rifle toward his chest and fired, the brother reported to officers. His brother loaded the fatally injured man in a pickup, and drove to Gateway Cafe on Hwy. 65 where he found Sgt. Ferguson,. Stewart was still alive when they reached the hospital in the patrolman’s vehicle, but he died shortly thereafter. Hospital attendants reported he died of a chest wound slightly above the heart. There will be no inquest, according to Christian County Coroner, Dean Harris. Surviving are his wife, Teresa of Branson; one son, Justin Charles, Branson; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon G. Stewart; two brothers, Sammy Lee and Roy Dean both of Spokane; three sisters, Mrs. Barbara Jean Burk and Mrs. Joyce Elain Stults and Miss Dorothy Ann Stewart, all of Spokane. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Fate Montgomery officiating, Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Stewart, Jesse Gilford 9 Oct 1888 - 26 Jan 1933 CCR 2 Feb 1933 p1
[Note: Son of George Cyrus & Eva Lena (Havens) Stewart; married 1 Oct 1908 Zella Keithley; no stone in Spokane Cemetery; no MO DC found]
Jess G. Stewart of Spokane, Mo., was born Oct. 9, 1888, and passed away on Jan. 26, 1933. He was united in marriage to Miss Zella Keithley in 1909. To this union were born four sons, Lloyd of Branson, Leon, Cecil and Curran of the home address. Immediate relatives, other than the family who survive are his father, G.C. Stewart of Reed Spring, one brother, W.J. of Garfield, Kans., one sister, Mrs. Logan Chastain of Spokane, eight half brothers, three half sisters and two grandchildren. His mother died while he was yet a child. Funeral services were held in the Spokane Baptist church with Rev. Eli Gann officiating. Burial was made in the Spokane cemetery under the direction of the Stultz Funeral Home of Reed Springs.
Stewart, Jessie L. 13 Feb 1905 - 13 Jan 1981 OH 22 Jan 1981 p11
[Note: married W. Murdock Stewart 29 Jan 1907 - 16 Mar 1983]
Services for Mrs. Jessie L. Stewart, 75, Nixa, were held Jan. 17 Saturday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Robert Evans officiating. Private burial was Jan. 16. Mrs. Stewart died Jan. 13 in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a three-year illness. A native of Scotland, she came to the United States about 1921. She had lived in Nixa since April. She was a member of Hope Presbyterian Church, Libertyville, Ill. Survivors are her husband, Murdock; a son, Donald with the U. S. Department of Defense in Korea; Mrs. James Trench, Avon, Conn., Mrs. Henry Prior, Hartford , Conn and Mrs. James Allen Breed, Weatherfield, Conn.; and two grandchildren.
Stewart, Jewell (Roweden) 1900 - 18 Jan 1962 CCR 25 Jan 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of John & Minnie (Mieswinkle) Roweden; married Matt Stewart 1895 - 1984]
Funeral services for Mrs. Jewell Stewart, 61, of Chestnut Ridge, who died Thursday at Springfield Baptist Hospital, were at 2 p.m.. Tuesday in the Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Swadley and the Rev. Curtis McComis officiating. She is survived by her husband, Matt; a son, Freddy Stewart of Chestnut Ridge; and a step-brother, Roy Wood of Denver, Colo.
Stewart, Joe Bill 22 May 1930 - 29 Sep 2006 SN-L 1 Oct 2006
[Note: Son of Roy Ross “Doc“ & Cordelia Merle (Bass) Stewart; married 28 Mar 1950 Jean Keltner]
Joe Bill Stewart, 76, of Galena, Missouri, departed this life at 3:57 a.m. Friday morning, September 29, 2006, at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield, Missouri. Joe was born May 22, 1930, in Spokane, Missouri, to Roy and Merle (Bass) Stewart. Joe graduated in 1948 from Spokane High School. After graduation, he went to Chicago, Illinois, and worked in a factory. He returned to Missouri and began working for the highway department. During this time, he married Jean Keltner March 28, 1950. From this union was born his three children. He was a loving father and grandfather and considered this among his greatest accomplishments. In his lifetime, he wore many hats and had numerous business accomplishments. He was a self-employed heavy equipment contractor. He also was the owner of an over-the-road trucking company, the manager of Blansit Livestock Barn, a Bank Director and stockholder of Stone County National Bank, an officer on the 911 Emergency Board, appointed to the Missouri State Dam and Reservoir Safety Council, a member of the Galena R-II School Board for over twenty years, and a local farmer and stockman. His life was changed when he was saved (converted) in July, 1950. He served as assistant pastor at Oak Ridge Full Gospel Church before he became Pastor of the Sixty-Five Full Gospel Church for well over twenty years. Joe is survived by his wife, Jean Stewart; his three children, Larry Stewart and his wife, Paula, of Galena, Missouri; Randy Stewart and his wife, Della, of Spokane, Missouri; Becky Essick and her husband, Mike, of Ozark, Missouri; 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Donald and Roy Homer Stewart; and four sisters, Lola Madden, Imogene Ellingsworth, Mellie Stewart and Lorene Argie; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at the Galena High School on Tuesday, October 3, at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Wilbur Blansit and Reverend Steve Eutsler officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, October 2, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home in Nixa, Missouri. Burial (interment) will be at the Schupbach Cemetery in Chestnut Ridge, Missouri.
Stewart, John 30 Apr 1873 - 19 Jun 1935 CCR 27 Jun 1935 p8
[Note: Son of James B. & Mary (Walker) Stewart; married Bertha; DC gives lifespan as 1 May 1873 - 18 Jun 1935]
John Stewart was born April 30, 1873, and died June 19, 1935, aged 62 years, 1 month and 19 days. He was the son of James and Margaret Stewart. He is survived by the widow and eight children, George, Nelly and Iva of the home address and James, Johnny, Mable, Hugh and Mae, who are married. He also leaves two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held June 20, at 2 p.m. at the home at Abesville with burial in the Galena cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin of Ozark.
Stewart, Johnny Ralph 29 Aug 1915 - 23 Mar 1996 CCH-N 27 Mar 1996
[Note: Son of Isiah Bud & Emma May (Brookshire) Stewart; married 13 Mar 1938 Doris Patty ]
Johnny Ralph Stewart, age 80, Ozark, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 1996 in St. John's Regional Health Center. Johnny was born August 29, 1915 in Chestnut Ridge, Mo. the son of Isiah Budd and Emma May Brookshire Stewart. He was married to Doris Patty on March 13, 1938 in Miami, Okla. He was a WWII U.S. Army veteran, and also a member of the 65 Full Gospel Church. He was an avid outdoor sportsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include: his wife, Doris, of the home; three sons, Jerry and his wife, Sharon, Highlandville, Dick and his wife, Barbara, and Don and his wife, Janice, all of Ozark; one daughter, Sue Scott and her husband, Bill, Nixa; two sisters, Shirley Pace, Nixa, and Roberta Holt, Adrian, Mo.; one brother, Bill Stewart, and his wife, Sharon, Batesville, Ark.; six grandsons, Steve, Jerry, Michael, Tony, Gregg and Ralph; seven granddaughters, Angela, Paula, Cindy, Sherri, Christina, Terria and Becky; and ten great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by: his parents; two brothers; and two sisters. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, in 65 Full Gospel Church, Spokane, Mo., with the Rev. Joe Dan Edwards officiating. Burial followed in the Chastain Cemetery, Ozark, Mo. under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Stewart, Joseph Marion, Jr. 15 Mar 1863 - 7 Jul 1947 CCR 10 Jul 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Joseph Marion & Margaret Elizabeth “Meg” (Adkins) Stewart; married Norah Alice Jefferies 17 Feb 1869 - 28 Jul 1912]
Funeral services for Joseph M. Stewart, 84, a resident most of his life of the Spokane vicinity, will be held at the Spokane church at 2 o’clock this afternoon. Burial will be in Spokane cemetery under direction of Chaffin’s of Ozark. Mr. Stewart, who died Monday evening, is survived by two sons, Ralph Stewart of Springfield and Roy Stewart of Spokane.
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Stewart, Joseph Marion, Jr. 15 Mar 1863 - 7 Jul 1947 CCR 17 Jul 1947 p1
Funeral services for Joseph Marion Stewart, 84, last surviving member of a pioneer Christian county family of 14 children, who died July 7, were held last Thursday at the Spokane church, conducted by Rev. Worth Caughron of Ozark with burial in Spokane cemetery under the direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Mr. Stewart was born in Pike county, Mo., and located in the south part of Christian county with his family at the age of six. Survivors include two sons, Ralph and Roy, of Spokane, other relatives and many friends. His wife and six children preceded him in death. He was a member of the Baptist church.
Stewart, Josie L. (Osburn) 25 Dec 1898 - Apr 1938 CCR 28 Apr 1938 p8
[Note: married L. O. Stewart]
Funeral services for Mrs. Josie L. Stewart, aged 39, who died at her home in Galena Saturday night, were held at 2 p.m. Monday in the community church at Galena with burial in the Galena cemetery under the direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Survivors are her husband, L.O. Stewart, and two sons, Harold and L.W. of the home. She was born at Reed Springs, Mo., and had spent her entire life in Stone County.
Stewart, Juarl “Jerry” 25 Jul 1930 - 18 Jun 1985 OH 27 Jun 1985 p1
[Note: Son of ? & Leal ( ) Steward; married Orchid]
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Trimble, Robert Lee “Bob” 22 Jan 1947 - 24 Jun 1985 OH 27 Jun 1985 p1
Two Fatal Auto Wrecks In County
Two accidents involving Christian County residents occurred within a one-week timespan resulting in two deaths.
Jerry Stewart, 54, Sparta, died June 18 as the result of a one-car mishap south of Republic in Highway PP. Stewart was northbound when he lost control of his vehicle on a curve, causing him to veer onto the gravely shoulder. Attempting to pull back onto the highway, the vehicle overturned three or four times, coming to rest on a fence. Stewart was thrown from the vehicle and pronounced dead on arrival at Springfield Community Hospital.
A vehicle driven by Robert Lee Trimble, 38, of Ozark, struck the rear of a 1982 Chevrolet pickup pulling a gooseneck trailer at approximately 10 p.m. last Monday. The pickup pulled onto Highway 65 southbound approximately four miles south of Ozark, when it was struck in the rear by Trimble. Trimble then ran off the right side of the read, was thrown from the vehicle, and was apparently run over by it. He was pronounced dead on the scene of the accident.
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Stewart, Juarl “Jerry” 25 Jul 1930 - 18 Jun 1985 OH 27 Jun 1985 p9
Services for Juarl “Jerry” Stewart, 54, Sparta, were held Jun 21 in Adams Funeral Home Chapel, Ozark, Burial was in McCoy Cemetery south of Ozark. Mr. Stewart died June 18 in Springfield Community Hospital as a result of injuries he received in an automobile accident. An army veteran of the Korean War, he was owner and manager of Stewart’s Plumbing Co. and attended Ozark Assembly of God Church. Survivor include his wife, Orchid; his mother, Lela Medkeff, Kilgore, Texas; two sons, Russell, Rialto, Calif., and Sam Jimenez, Selmore; a daughter, Orchid Soller, Ozark; two brothers, Charles and Bob, both of Kilgore; three sisters, Florence Lohn, Dorothy Arden and Betty Crump, all of Kilgore and 11 grandchildren.
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Stewart, Juarl “Jerry” 25 Jul 1930 - 18 Jun 1985 OH 27 Jun 1985 pB13
Card of Thanks
A special thanks to everyone for the cards, flowers, food, prayers and acts of kindness during the loss of our grandfather, father and husband, Jerry Stewart. God bless you all. 241tc